Chudenice
We recommend to visit the town Chudenice, which is only about 10 km from Švihov and offers several tourist attractions: In the middle of town old Czernin castle and Gothic parish church of St.. John the Baptist from the 13th century. The forest complex Zdar nad Chudenice rozhedna Bolfánek šlépějová and Chapel. Wolfgang, Bath lock with an English park and arboretum American garden, which is one of the most important gardens in the Czech Republic for their age, preservation and the presence of some rare species. Nearby is the Chapel of St.. Kvapil and Anna-lake named after the native chudenického Jaroslav Kvapil, author of the libretto for the opera Rusalka.
Red Poříčí
State Chateau Red Porici building is a unique example in the style of the Saxon Renaissance,built r.1611. Since 2010 is a national cultural monument, Now, a major historical renovation. Open to the public several times a year at special events – eg. International Day of Monuments and Sites .
Kolovec
Lovers of the old days we recommend to visit the Museum of Technology and Crafts Kolovec. The town is located about Kolovec 18 Švihov km from the museum and one of the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the Czech Republic. Are represented by the traditional village crafts and trades, 48 complete, such as craft workshops. butcher, bakery etc. It also includes a working workshop hrnčnířská, which produces ceramics known kolovečká.
Nebílovy
The castle is located about Nebílovy 24 Švihov km from the direction of Pilsen. Today it is a representative Baroque residence, was rebuilt on the site of the original Renaissance fortress. The castle is open to the public in the visitor season – tj.od April to October.
Šumava trojhradí
Lovers of medieval monuments should not escape even the so called. Šumava trojhradí – Velhartice, Rabbi a Kašperk. It is a loose association of three Bohemian castles, located in the nearby town of Susice. The nearest of them Velhartice, are far from Švihov 30 km.
Aquapark Kdyne
When bad weather, who does not want walking or cycling trips we recommend visiting waterpark Kdyne, which is 30 km from Švihov. There is a swimming pool and water slide attractions such as, bubble bath, Water swing, wellness.
Klatovy
The royal town founded Premysl Otakar II. years 1260 on a business trip to Bavaria from Pilsen. Have been preserved many relics: fortification with bastions, significant Black Tower, Jesuit church with catacombs, Jesuit College, Baroque pharmacy, archdeacon church , White Tower etc. The city is also known as cultivation of carnations. After an extensive renovation in 2011 Klatovské catacombs are open to visitors again.
Klenová
Extensive grounds and castle ruins, romantic lookout point. Far 19 km from Švihov. Part of the Museum of Modern Art – Klatovy Klenová , belonging to nejvýznamnějím in Bohemia.
Plánice
Museum Dr.. Ing. Francis Křižík - inventor, native of Plánice. Are exposed to electric, arc lamp, Technical Documentation. Planice is about 24 km.
Chanovice
Chateau Resort and rescue exhibition of folk architecture, which is located about 40 km from Švihov.